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Wild Court, off Great Wild Street, Drury Lane, 1855 (engraving)
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Wild Court, off Great Wild Street, Drury Lane, 1855 (engraving)
XJF2920758 Wild Court, off Great Wild Street, Drury Lane, 1855 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This illustration first appeared in a magazine published by The Labourers Friend Society, which in 1844 became the Society for Improving the Condition of the Labouring Classes. After an outbreak of typhoid fever, this area was demolished in the Improvement Scheme of 1877.); English, out of copyright
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This engraving, titled "Wild Court, off Great Wild Street, Drury Lane, 1855" offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of Victorian London. The image showcases a dilapidated street scene in the heart of the city's slums. Rows of cramped and rundown houses line both sides of the narrow road, their crumbling facades reflecting years of neglect. The artist masterfully captures the poverty-stricken atmosphere that permeates this impoverished neighborhood. Children can be seen playing amidst piles of rubbish and debris, their innocent faces contrasting with the squalor surrounding them. Overcrowding is evident as families are squeezed into these meager dwellings with little space to spare. This engraving was originally published in a magazine by The Labourers Friend Society, an organization dedicated to improving conditions for working-class individuals. However, despite such efforts, this area would eventually succumb to demolition during an Improvement Scheme in 1877 following an outbreak of typhoid fever. Through its documentary style and attention to detail, this artwork serves as a powerful reminder of the social inequality and deprivation experienced by many during this era. It sheds light on the struggles faced by those living in urban slums while also highlighting society's attempts at addressing these issues through organizations like The Labourers Friend Society.
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